[indiana-discuss] [nwam-discuss] simplified network interface names for indiana?

[John Beck]

Peter> ... Clearview Nemo Unification and Vanity
Peter> Naming integrated into Nevada build 83.  Among other advantages, the
Peter> "vanity naming" feature allows us to finally[1] move away from the
Peter> current chipset alphabet soup we have for network interface names,
Peter> and instead standardize on simple names like net0/net1...

Peter> ... Indiana's experimental nature seems to make it an ideal vehicle
Peter> for making such a change, and its target userbase seems suited for
Peter> benefitting from such a change (e.g., networking procedures aimed at
Peter> new adoptees could simply assume the first network interface is net0,
Peter> rather than using placeholder interface names).

Peter> Thoughts?

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-- John

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